Category: Family

  • Relationships! What is important.

    Relationships! What is important.

    This is an update from a blog originally written December 29, 2018. I figured an update would be good right about now as the cold and dreary days are starting to wear. To me, the most important skill is good communication.  If you do not have this you are heading for trouble, even if the…

  • Exercise, a great way to begin to tone up.

    Exercise, a great way to begin to tone up.

    We are almost a month and a half into the new year and hopefully still trying to work on good health goals for this coming year. We all say we are going to exercise and lose inches and weight . It is easy to talk about it but getting ready to start takes will power…

  • Strength defined and how you can empower yourself to use it.

    Strength defined and how you can  empower yourself to use it.

    Definition of strength – The quality or state of being physically and mentally strong. The ability of an object or substance to stand against great power, pressure or force. Others word that define strength are toughness, muscularity, vigor, energy, mentally alert. Strength is good if you learn to use it properly. Using it improperly can…

  • Parenting, not an easy gig, no matter what age we are.

    Parenting, not an easy gig, no matter what age we are.

    Once a parent, always a parent. Begins at birth and ends when we end. Even when circumstances make the relationship very tense, hurtful and sometimes downright painful for everyone involved. It still remains you are a parent, maybe a foster parent, a grandparent or even a great grandparent. We always want to make things better,…

  • Gifts for the kitchen, good any time of the year.

    Gifts for the kitchen, good any time of the year.

    Kitchen Aid mixer. We have had one for years and it is a joy to use. Cleans up nicely. Never had a problem with it. The one I am giving you as a suggested gift is black onyx. Other colors may be available. The black one has a sophisticated look. Husband really would like a…

  • Gift guide for young boys and girls.

    Lego’s always a favorite. Looking at garage sales in the summer they are always considered a great find. Wonderful gifts for birthdays, holidays , just a special treat anytime. Fun without a phone or TV. Go for it. You can never go wrong with the Harry Potter theme. Let them have fun even if they…

  • Pajama party, anyone?

    Big selection of pajamas for the whole family, some even for animals. Start a tradition in your family for everyone to enjoy. Read a story, drink hot chocolate, have everyone share a wish, share some of the kindnesses you showed to others, during this enchanting season. This blog contains affiliated links. As an Amazon Associate,…

  • Holidays, be organized, come up with some surprises for everyone.

    Holidays, be organized, come up with some surprises for everyone.

    The food is done, the kitchen is cleaned and you find your family is getting restless. So be prepared. Have everyone put their cell phones away. Turn off the TV, let the fun begin. You are ready for the troops no matter what Your part is to do the work before hand. What do I…

  • Fun Things for the holidays and your little ones.

    Fun Things for the holidays and your little ones.

    Little ones love to play house and really enjoy a kitchen of their own. Such fun learning how to bake and cook. Here is another suggestion an inside playhouse, decorated like a small cottage. Play fun for hours. Moana a beautiful Disney doll, however read up on the necklace, before purchasing. Books, books and more…

  • Shein, Shein, Look at Shein.

    Shein, Shein, Look at Shein.

    SHEIN! SHEIN! LOOK AT SHEIN!     All kinds of teddies.  Teddy sweatshirts,  teddy hoodies, teddy coats and teddy outerwear.  The fabric reminds me of what the cuddly teddy bears look like. Leopard patterns seems to be the thing.  There is a leopard quartz sweater teddy sweater, a leopard drawstring hooded teddy jacket, a two…